transmission problem
8.0
pretty badTypical Repair Cost:
no data
Average Mileage:
40,233 miles
Number of complaints:
2 complaints
Most common solutions:
- not sure (1 reports)
- replace gear shift handle (1 reports)
Helpful Websites About 2004 Pontiac Grand Am can't shift into park
2006Sep 02
(reported on)Grand Am SE1
- 45,316 miles
Stayed up half the freaking night because I could not get my keys out of the ignition because I could not get the gear into park. I finally put it in neutral and put the emergency brake on and took the battery cable off and locked the car with my spare set of keys. Service department could not be reached until four days later because of the Labor Day weekend.
We have partnered with JustAnswer to offer online auto repair help and advice from expert professional automotive technicians. You describe your transmission problem or ask your question and they try to help you figure it out. The fee is typically $9 to $15, but you can offer to pay more for really tough questions. You will usually receive an answer in 10 minutes or less, and you do not have to pay anything unless you accept the answer.
A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
2007Jan 29
(reported on)Grand Am SE1 3.4L V6
Couldn't get the car into Reverse or Park; it was stuck in Neutral or Drive, so I couldn't get the keys out. Parked it in Neutral with parking brake on and disconnected the battery. This happened to me twice in three weeks, both times on a Saturday. The first time I took it to the dealer, they claimed that they found the sticky remains of a spilled drink (we bought the car used), and charged me $100 to clean it. Three weeks later, when the exact same thing happened, they finally replaced the gear shift handle under warranty. But I'm still out the $100.
John C.
Albuquerque, NM, USA
SEND A COMMENT »